Sword Sheath
A1833B
From: Japan
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | A1833B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Japanese |
| Provenience | Japan |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Wood |
| Description | A plain, wooden sheath for a sword. A collar at the sheath opening is missing. This type of sheath was used as a storage sheath (shirasaya) designed to protect the sword when not in use. |
| Length | 94 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Horace H. Fritz |
| Other Number | LOT #39 (tag) - Other Number | 88-16-142 - Found in Collection Number |
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